Thai massage therapy is an ancient healing therapeutic massage. The Thai massage therapist combines numerous sequences of stretching, massage, deep tissue massage and yoga postures. Thai massage therapy is so creative and unique that it is often refered to as Thai bodywork. The Thai massage therapy is performed on a mat on the floor with no oil needed as all of the massage is done through the clients clothing.

Thai massage therapy has been evolving for over 1000 years. In Thailand there are two distinct styles of Thai massage therapy those being the Northern and Southern styles. One style focusses more on stretching and yoga postures while the other on deep pressure and energy lines.

ATA has blend techniques from both stlyes to form a very flowing and creative Thai massage therapy style.

There are two levels Thai Yoga massage therapy, level 1 and 2.

Each level is run over 3 days 9am to 5pm, usually on a Saturday, Sunday and Monday. the Academy of Therapeutic Arts is was the first training nationally accredited school to receive national recognition for the Thai massage therapy training courses.

This means that once you have completed the subject yuo will receive a nationally recgonised statement of attainment that can also be used within a Certificate IV or Diploma of Massage.

Thai Massage Therapy training courses are run reguarly, if you would like to know about upcoming course dates go to the Thai Massage Therapy training course calendar.